Glaciers in Uttaranchal  Sit in the Lap of Himalayan Mountains

Uttaranchal is an incorporation of snow mountains and icy
glaciers. Uttaranchal has some of the most famous glaciers in the country
that attracts hoards of tourists to enjoy holidays in this state. The
popular highlight of these glaciers are the various adventure sports that
one can indulge in. Some glaciers are considered to be holy as per the
Hindu mythologies, while some are renowned for their sheer beauty and
trekking routes. Uttaranchal tourism promotes these ice glaciers that are an important
tourist attraction inviting adventurers and pilgrims alike.

Tourists Indulge in Glacier Trekking in Uttaranchal

Famous Uttaranchal Glaciers  The Splendorous Beings of Himalayas

Take up Uttaranchal holidays and enjoy glacier tours to
see some of the most stupendous beings of nature. The main attractions of
these popular glaciers are adventure. Begin your glacier trail with
Dokriani Glacier, that is located at an alpine of 6,000 m. This 12 kms
long glaciers give the chance to enjoy trekking as well as camping. Having
the best camping site, the trekking route stretches from Uttarakashi to
Bukki. Walk up to the glacier and climb the small peaks to enjoy panoramic
views of the Himalayas.
An important glacier of the Yamuna basin is Bandarpunch, famous for its
trekking routes. The tourists are advice to take up trekking from Dehradun
to Sankr-Saur, Taluka and finally to Osla Ruinsaratal. This glacier can be
approached from Uttrakashi, which is 56 km away. At an approachable
distance from Dehradun, Tehri, Mussorie and Rishikesh, the Khatling
Glacier is at an exciting 45 kms long trek through remote villages and
grassy meadows. Having excellent camping sites, it has some enticing
trekking routes.
During the summer and Autumn season, visit the Chrobari Bamak Glacier
which is in the Rudraprayag district of Uttaranchal. With its base camp at
Gaurikund, you should see the accumulation zone from where ice melt stream
called 'Mandakini', originates. An accumulation of more than 500 glacier
is the Doonagiri, which lies in a narrow valley, that can be reached by
taking 12 kms trek from Doonagiri stream.

Other important glaciers in close vicinity are Satopanth, Bhagirathi-Khark
Glacier at a distance of 17 km From Badrinath, Tiprabamak Glacier in the
Garhwal region and Gangotri Glacier, which has holy sanctity. There is a
temple here which is connected by a motor able road at a distance of 85
kilometres from Uttarkashi and the glacier is 17 kilometers from there on.

Top 5 Reasons To See Glaciers

Ice World of Uttaranchal
Uttaranchal has already attained quite fame for its icy mountains.
But among them lies the camouflages glaciers that too are gaining
immense importance in the world. The famous glaciers of Uttaranchal
have seen immense rise in the amount of tourists visits, that come to
enjoy the various attraction of these glaciers every year.

The Attractions of Uttaranchal Glaciers
There are numerous glaciers that adorn the snow capped mountains of
Uttaranchal. Take up exclusive glacier tours to enjoy some of the most
scenic views of the Uttaranchal valley. There are a few glaciers that
have religious sanctity as well.

Trek to Reach the Himalayan Heights
These popular glaciers of Uttaranchal have adventure options of
trekking. Due to the heights of these glaciers, it become impossible
to reach them via any road or rail track. Almost all the glaciers can
be reached only after taking up treks. Glaciers in Uttaranchal have
some of the best trekking routes, that adds to the delight of an
ambitious trekker.

Camp Your Tire Bones in the Best Sites
It become an inevitable fact, that the remote areas, where these
glaciers are located, offer some of the best camping sites in
Uttaranchal. While camping here, tourists can enjoy the landscape as
well as the various cultural attractions that have remained unlisted
in the list of Uttaranchal attractions.

Bow to the High Temple Attractions
You should visit the famous holy glacier, Gangotri that is on the
height of 7,100 meters above the sea level. A small temple located at
a great high is the main attraction of this glacier. Enjoy trekking
here, which will allow you to soak in the beauty of the Himalayas, a
treat for your eyes.

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